Job Description

Why Mayo Clinic

Mayo Clinic is top-ranked in more specialties than any other care provider according to U.S. News & World Report. As we work together to put the needs of the patient first, we are also dedicated to our employees, investing in competitive compensation and  comprehensive benefit plans – to take care of you and your family, now and in the future. And with continuing education and advancement opportunities at every turn, you can build a long, successful career with Mayo Clinic.

Benefits Highlights

• Medical: Multiple plan options.
• Dental: Delta Dental or reimbursement account for flexible coverage.
• Vision: Affordable plan with national network.
• Pre-Tax Savings: HSA and FSAs for eligible expenses.
• Retirement: Competitive retirement package to secure your future.

Responsibilities

Mayo Clinic has a full-time Social Worker position within the Transgender and Intersex Specialty Care Clinic (TISCC) department. The mission of TISCC is to provide specialty, multidisciplinary, person-affirming care for transgender, gender diverse and intersex individuals in a safe and respectful environment, while optimizing physical, emotional, and social health.  The TISCC is a premier clinic serving transgender, gender diverse and intersex individuals by providing the Mayo Clinic model of integrated care, promoting better health for patients and advancing the science of transgender and intersex medicine.  The clinic follows the standards of care of the World Professional Association for Transgender Health (WPATH), which indicates providers follow professional consensus related to transgender health, and have a working understanding of the multidisciplinary care team and how to translate the standards of care into clinical practice. 

In this vital role you will:

• Conducts diagnostic assessments, determine clinical interventions, facilitates crisis intervention and short-term psychotherapy and provide education for patients and their families. 
• Communicates effectively, both verbally and in writing, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and external support systems. 
• Participates in the development and implementation of treatment and transition plans.
• Function as an interdisciplinary team member.
• Function within the research, practice, and education shields at Mayo Clinic.
• Comply with required medical and legal standards, serving as a resource to allied and administrative staff within the Section of Social Work and the Department of Nursing. 

This position includes specified billable patient contact hours, depending on the assigned unit or site. 

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Social Work (MSW)
• Two years of supervised therapy experience in behavioral health or medical social work, including diagnostic assessment, individual, group, and family therapy.

Additional Qualifications

• Clinical experience with the population to be served is preferred.
• Advanced knowledge of mental illness, personality development, and various types of treatment, along with skills in conducting individual, group, and family therapy. 
• Knowledge of adjustment to medical diagnoses and chronic disease.
• Strong communication skills are needed to interact with patients, patients' family members, multidisciplinary teams, community agencies, and other resources. 

Licensure and Certifications

• Licensure to practice independently at the clinical level as required by applicable state requirements (e.g., LCSW, LICSW).
• Valid driver's license is required for specific areas.

Application Requirements

Please include all the following in your application materials:

• CV/Resume
• Cover letter
• Current employees must attach their three most recent performance appraisals.
• Current employees who have not met their 1- or 2-year commitment to their current department/position must attach an early release approval from their supervisor. 
• Detailed international equivalency for foreign degrees. *

* International Degrees :

• Must attach a detailed equivalency evaluation.
• Must show US equivalent degree.
• Evaluation must be completed from an organization listed as a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or the Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. (AICE) .

Exemption Status

Exempt

Compensation Detail

$74,422 - $111,696 / year; Education, experience and tenure may be considered along with internal equity when job offers are extended.

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Schedule

Full Time

Hours/Pay Period

80

Schedule Details

Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5;00 p.m. Potential for some remote work.

Weekend Schedule

No weekends.

International Assignment

No

Site Description

Just as our reputation has spread beyond our Minnesota roots, so have our locations. Today, our employees are located at our three major campuses in Phoenix/Scottsdale, Arizona, Jacksonville, Florida, Rochester, Minnesota, and at Mayo Clinic Health System campuses throughout Midwestern communities, and at our international locations. Each Mayo Clinic location is a special place where our employees thrive in both their work and personal lives.  Learn more about what each unique Mayo Clinic campus has to offer, and where your best fit is.

Equal Opportunity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status or disability status. Learn more about the "EOE is the Law" .  Mayo Clinic participates in  E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.

Recruiter

Laura Heyde

Job Tags

Full time, Temporary work, Remote work, Monday to Friday, Flexible hours

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